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When is Coronation Street on TV this week? ITV confirms why it's not on tonight
It was only last Friday (June 14) when Coronation Street fans had to miss out on an episode of Weatherfield drama due to Euro 2024 kicking off. But today (June 17) ITV viewers may have noticed it’s missing again from its usual slot on the TV guide
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Teens 'attack cyclist on canal towpath with hammer and machete'
A CYCLIST has been attacked by a gang of teenagers with a 'machete and a hammer' on a canal towpath in Worcester. Police have today released an appeal about an attack on the canal towpath at Gregory's Mill lock in Worcester at 5.30pm on Friday,
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Inside city stonemasons a year on from the business's big move
A YEAR on from their move across the city, a popular stonemason is continuing to grow. Stonemasons of Worcester was founded in 2010 by partners Tom and Zoe Adams. The company moved into their new workshop a year ago, after the University of
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Man stabbed outside city pub as police hunt for attacker
A MAN was stabbed outside a city pub as police search for his attacker The victim was taken to hospital after he was found near the Prince of Wales pub on Windermere Drive at around 9.30pm yesterday (June 16). The victim's injuries are not
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'It's an absolute joy, privilege and honour' says new Dean of Worcester
THERE was a huge round of applause as it was announced the King has approved the nomination of The Revd Canon Dr Stephen Edwards to be appointed as the new Dean of Worcester. The Revd Canon Dr Stephen Edwards, who was the Interim Dean of Worcester
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'Vote Labour' in general election says owner of Worcester City Football Club
THE owner of Worcester City Football Club has urged people to vote Labour at next month's general election. Simon Lancaster, the owner of City, says he will be voting for the Labour Party at the general election on July 4 - and has appealed for
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Charity motorbike challenge for four county men
FOUR men are tackling a charity motorbike challenge of around 950 miles in one day. Matt Sheen, Mark Saxton, Richard Hewitt and Andy Chambers will be embarking on the famous journey from Land’s End, Cornwall, to John o’Groats, Scotland, on Wednesday
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Farm gangs targeted in 'modern day slavery' police sting operation
A STING operation was set up to catch organised gangs bringing workers illegally to commercial farms in Worcestershire in a bid to stop modern day slavery. Officers from South Worcestershire local policing area joined a multi-agency operation
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Roadworks will close main street in Worcester
ROADWORKS will close a main street in Worcester. Wylds Lane is set to close between A44 Sidbury and Hamilton Road tomorrow (Tuesday) for road resurfacing and maintenance works. It will be closed for vehicles but footways will remain open throughout
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Welcome Beryl! New e-bikes for hire now on Worcester's streets
CYCLISTS will be able to get about the Faithful City more easily with hundreds of new e-bikes and pedal bikes now available to hire. Launched this afternoon (June 17), Beryl will see 175 e-bikes and 50 pedal bikes made available to hire from several
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Two men fighting for their life after M5 crash sparks police appeal
A motorway crash which left two men seriously injured in hospital is now the subject of a police appeal for more information. Officers are appealing for witnesses to the crash which happened on Friday (June 14) at about 5.50pm on the M5 northbound
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Hay catches fire in a barn in Lower Broadheath
FIREFIGHTERS have attended a barn fire in a village near Worcester. Two Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue crews attended the blaze at 6pm yesterday (June 16) evening. The fire at a farm in Lower Broadheath involved straw and hay that
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Three fire crews attend caravan fire
THREE fire and rescue service crews have attended a caravan fire in a village near Malvern. The firefighters from Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service arrived at the scene just after midnight on June 17. The caravan caught fire in
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Here's why there was a large police presence in The Cross
FIVE men have been arrested after reports of a BB gun being fired. West Mercia Police arrested the men after reports of an imitation gun being fired from a car on Saturday, June 15. Three men were aged 19 and the other two were 20 years old
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'It's health and safety gone mad': Outrage as council announce bouncy castle ban
Events across Wyre Forest could be at risk this summer after the council announced a ban on bouncy castles. Dave Griffin, the owner of events hire business Quads 'N' Castles, said he was "upset" and "disappointed" when he received an email from
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King Charles announces new Dean of Worcester
The King has approved the nomination of The Revd Canon Dr Stephen Edwards, Interim Dean of Worcester, to be appointed as the new Dean of Worcester. Dr Edwards has been Interim Dean since the retirement of the Very Revd Peter Atkinson last September
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Then and Now: The rise and falls of a city theatre
THEN: A view of Angel Street, Worcester, below possibly dating back to the early 1900s. The distinctive Theatre Royal was first built in 1779 at a cost of £1,000 and proved successful until a decline in the 1850s. A new theatre was built on
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What does the term Purdah mean in relation to general elections in the UK?
Rishi Sunak has called a new general election to take place in 2024 after months of speculation about when it would be. After a cabinet meeting the Prime Minister has shared it will take place on Thursday, July 4. Due to the general election
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Drivers warned fuel prices are 'far higher than they should be'
Fuel retailers have been accused of exploiting the focus on the General Election in order to keep their prices high. The RAC said prices for petrol and diesel in Britain are “far higher than they should be” as wholesale costs have fallen since
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Public warned throwing away election documents could land you a £200 fine
Experts have issued a warning to the public ahead of General Election month, as many of us could be making mistakes that will land us with fines or even a prison sentence. A range of election material has been published and sent out across the
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Third company recalls product as it may be contaminated with E. coli
Manufacturer THIS! has become the third company to recall a product as a “precautionary measure” due to possible E. coli contamination. The company has issued a recall notice to customers over its vegan chicken and bacon wrap, which is sold only
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Can I be fined for driving too slowly? The important rules to know
Motorists know how severe the penalty can be for speeding, but some might not know what the punishment could be for driving too slowly. Minimum speed limits do exist on some roads in the UK, but they are very rare, so most of the time there won't
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Strictly Come Dancing legend says show was ‘brutal awakening’
Communards legend and former Church of England priest Reverend Richard Coles has said taking part in Strictly Come Dancing was a "brutal awakening". The 62-year-old took part in the 2017 series of the popular BBC show and partnered up with professional
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Top 10 best and worst English foods ranked by online travel guide (Do you agree?)
A ranking by users of an online travel guide has revealed the top 10 best and worst-rated foods from England. There's often much debate about what the best and worst parts of English cuisine are, with there being plenty of strong opinions held.
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McCoy's releases 2 new American-style crisp flavours in UK supermarkets
McCoy's have released two new flavours of crisps that will be part of its Epic Eats range for a limited time. McCoy's is known for ridge cut crisps in various different flavours including the likes of Flame Grilled Steak, Thai Sweet Chicken and
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Live updates as police cordon outside city pub
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When to clean your office as these items are home to more germs than a toilet seat
If you work in an office space, you’ll know that keeping your desk tidy and clean can get a bit overwhelming when there’s a long to-do list to get through. Forgetting to clean your desk and the workspace around you, even if you work from home,
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Traveller site 'only option' for landowner as he appeals council decision
A LANDOWNER said turning his field into a traveller site is the "only viable option" as he appeals the council's decision. Roger Lethem, owner of the field next to the busy Broomhall Way in St Peter's, had his plans to build a ten-pitch traveller
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Committee set to decide on controversial HMO scheme
Councillors are set to decide on controversial plans to extend a HMO in St John’s. The owners of the property in Comer Road had originally submitted plans to build a two-storey side and rear extension, transforming the existing four-bedroom HMO
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Plan for 'overbearing' extension to go before planning committee
Plans to extend a house near a city secondary school will go before a planning committee next week. The owners of a detached house in Spetchley Road want to build a first-floor side extension and a single-storey extension at the back of the house
